Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City, a research and teaching institute in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh focused on information technology, has opened a single Project Associate position for the AgriDrone-Phenotype project under the AgriHub Innovation Hub for Agriculture, funded through IIT Indore. The role involves UAV-based imaging and deep learning work for field phenotyping, and the engagement is project-based for one year.
IIIT Sri City Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026IITI/AgriHub/P-III/2026/PRJ-I/01
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25 Oct
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Last date 25 Oct 2026 · 7 days left
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About IIIT Sri City Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City
- Advertisement No.
- IITI/AgriHub/P-III/2026/PRJ-I/01
- Post Name
- Project Associate
- Job Location
- Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month
- Tenure
- 1 year
- Notice Period
- One month's notice in writing by either side
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate - Educational Qualification
Essential: B.Tech./B.E. in CSE/ECE/DSAI/Equivalent disciplines, with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above. With 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD applicants. Desirable: Master Degree in related areas/specializations of CSE/ECE/DSAI/Equivalent disciplines, and/or working experience in areas related to Image processing/computer vision, Deep/Machine Learning, etc. Essential skills: knowledge in Computer vision/Image Processing/Machine Learning. Desirable skills: Deep Learning, programming in Python and Pytorch.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate - Educational Qualification | Essential: B.Tech./B.E. in CSE/ECE/DSAI/Equivalent disciplines, with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above. With 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD applicants. Desirable: Master Degree in related areas/specializations of CSE/ECE/DSAI/Equivalent disciplines, and/or working experience in areas related to Image processing/computer vision, Deep/Machine Learning, etc. Essential skills: knowledge in Computer vision/Image Processing/Machine Learning. Desirable skills: Deep Learning, programming in Python and Pytorch. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Shortlisting is done based on the needs of the project; possessing the prescribed qualifications does not ensure a call for interview.
- 2Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview date, so a valid email ID must be given in the application.
Salary Structure
Consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Open the online application form using the official application link
- 2Upload a detailed Curriculum Vitae describing your working knowledge as per the notification
- 3Upload soft copies of mark sheets and certificates
- 4Submit the application online on or before 25 October 2026; no email submissions are entertained
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed Curriculum Vitae
•Soft copies of mark sheets and certificates
•No Objection Certificate from the employer for applicants in government or semi-government employment
Important Details
- The position is purely temporary and the association with the institute automatically ends on the closing date of the project.
- Applicants in government or semi-government employment must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employer.
- The institute may accept applications at any time and consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications, and qualification and experience may be relaxed at any point for exceptional candidates.
- Leaving the project before the end of the project is strongly discouraged, and progress is monitored continuously, with the Project Associate liable to be asked to leave for unsatisfactory performance.
- Selected candidates must be able to report to the institute immediately.
- Candidates selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program at IIIT Sri City if they satisfy the institute's eligibility criterion and selection process.
- An experience certificate is given only to candidates who complete a minimum of six months of service and follow the standard exit and transition procedures.
Project Details
The post is for the research project 'AgriDrone-Phenotype: A UAV-Based Imaging and Deep-Learning Framework for Growth Rate Estimation and Plant Counting in Field Phenotyping', under AgriHub: Innovation Hub for Agriculture (AI/ML & Deep Learning CoE), IIT Indore, Govt. of India, sanctioned vide File No. IITI/AgriHub/P-III/2026/PRJ-I/01.
Terms of Engagement
- The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information, documents and photographs submitted.
- The association between the Principal Investigator and the candidate can be discontinued at any time by one month's written notice from either side.
- Only shortlisted candidates are informed by email about the interview date.
- The first and foremost responsibility of the candidate is to fulfil the job requirements to complete the project in a timely manner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a selected Project Associate apply for the PhD programme at IIIT Sri City?
Yes. Candidates selected for this position can apply for the regular PhD program at IIIT Sri City if they satisfy the institute's eligibility criterion and the laid-down selection process.
Will an experience certificate be issued for this project engagement?
An experience certificate is provided only to candidates who complete a minimum of six months of service and follow the standard exit and transition procedures.
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